Phillipsburg resident, Niles F. Runnion, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS at the age of 78.

He was born in Norton, KS on September 22, 1938, the son of Francis & Elsie (Wagner) Runnion. Niles left high school before graduating in order to help support his parents and family.

On April 16, 1960 he married Delva Jean Damewood in Logan, KS. The couple raised two sons, Mike and Mark.

Niles worked for Givens Construction, Dean McLaughlin and then for Phillips County as a grader operator until his retirement. After retiring he loved working in his yard and watching Little League Baseball on television.

His parents, Francis & Elsie, and son, Mark, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Jean, of Phillipsburg; son, Mike & wife, Karen, of Glade, KS; brothers, Randy of Phillipsburg, Richard of Agra, and Stanley of Prairie View; sister, Carol Shove of Noonan, GA; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade, KS, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

Friends may sign the book on Friday, Sept. 1, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. The casket will remain closed.

Memorial contributions may be given to Phillips County 4-H